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Crispy Tempura Prawns Recipe

Crispy Tempura Prawns Recipe for Ultimate Crunchy Bliss

Discover the Crispy Tempura Prawns Recipe, a quick and easy way to achieve crunchy bliss with succulent prawns.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Prawns
  • 500 grams Prawns/Shrimps Fresh, cleaned, and deveined
For the Marinade
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Use tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon Fish Sauce Substitute with coconut aminos if desired
  • 1 tablespoon White Wine Vinegar Rice vinegar can be an alternative
For the Batter
  • ½ cup All-Purpose Flour/Maida Or use gluten-free flour
  • ¼ cup Corn Flour/Cornstarch Ensures maximum crispiness
  • 1 cup Ice-Cold Water Vital for lighter batter texture
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Helps the batter puff
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs For signature crunch
For Frying
  • 2 cups Oil for Deep Frying High smoke-point oils like vegetable or canola

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Deep pan
  • slotted spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, toss the cleaned and deveined prawns with soy sauce, fish sauce, and white wine vinegar. Let marinate for about 15 minutes, turning occasionally.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, corn flour, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add ice-cold water while stirring until smooth.
  3. Dip each prawn into the batter, allowing excess to drip off. Roll in panko breadcrumbs for an even coating.
  4. In a deep pan, heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Add coated prawns in small batches, frying for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Place fried prawns on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 125gramsCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh prawns for the best flavor. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For gluten-free, use gluten-free flour and tamari.

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